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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 483
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 191 Crore landmark milestone
More than 13 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 191 Crore landmark milestone  today. More than 13 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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10406082
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2nd Dose
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10028700
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Precaution Dose
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5006469
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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18417500
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2nd Dose
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17563542
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Precaution Dose
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8130418
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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31502733
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2nd Dose
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11720756
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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58922207
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2nd Dose
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43821499
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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556532223
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2nd Dose
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484174801
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Precaution Dose
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366721
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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203127966
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2nd Dose
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189496213
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Precaution Dose
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942781
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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127005369
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2nd Dose
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118108677
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Precaution Dose
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16129421
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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1005914080
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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874914188
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Precaution Dose
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30575810
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Total
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1911404078
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
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Date: 13th April, 2022 
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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29
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2nd Dose
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747
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Precaution Dose
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12764
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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67
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2nd Dose
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982
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Precaution Dose
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35100
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Age Group 12-14 years
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1st Dose
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188524
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2nd Dose
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308224
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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35106
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2nd Dose
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112240
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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38393
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2nd Dose
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324540
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Precaution Dose
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17312
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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9045
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2nd Dose
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76007
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Precaution Dose
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23356
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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5163
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2nd Dose
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50739
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Precaution Dose
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83424
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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276327
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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873479
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Precaution Dose
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171956
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Total
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1321762
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
SAI will fund boarding and lodging of badminton players quarantined in Germany
The Sports Authority of India will pay for the expenses that are going to be incurred by two Badminton players Ajay Jayaram and Subhankar Dey for the length of their quarantine in Germany from October 30 to November 10, on humanitarian grounds. SAI will be paying a total of Rs. 1.46 Lakhs for their hotel stay and food expenses and will release 90 percent of the amount immediately.
The two players were scheduled to play the SaarLorLux Open in Saarbrucken this week but pulled out as they had been training with Lakshya Sen who had pulled out of the tournament earlier. While both players had tested COVID negative on arrival in Germany, they had trained with Lakshya whose coach DK Sen’s covid report had come positive on October 27. As a close contact, they withdrew from the tournament so as to not jeopardise the safety of the other players and hamper the functioning of the tournament.
SAI is in constant touch with the Indian Consulate in Frankfurt to facilitate the situation involving the two players.
Prime Minister's Office
English Translation of Opening Remarks by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi at the bilateral meeting with the Prime Minister of Japan
Excellency,
We are meeting today in this hour of grief. After arriving in Japan today, I am feeling more saddened. Because the last time I came, I had a very long conversation with Abe San. And never thought that after leaving, I would have to hear such a news.
Along with Abe San, you in the role of Foreign Minister have taken the India-Japan relationship to new heights and also expanded it further in many areas. And our friendship, the friendship of India and Japan, also played a major role in creating a global impact. And for all this, today, the people of India remember Abe San very much, remember Japan very much. India is always missing him in a way.
But I am confident that under your leadership, India-Japan relations will deepen further, and scale to greater heights. And I firmly believe that we will be able to play an appropriate role in finding solutions to the problems of the world.
DISCLAIMER - This is the approximate translation of Prime Minister’s remarks. Original remarks were delivered in Hindi.
Ministry of Science & Technology
Coating developed by JNCASR may prevent transmission of infection
Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research , an autonomous institution under the Department of Science and Technology, has developed a one-step curable anti-microbial coating which, when coated on different surfaces such as textile, plastic and so on could kill a range of virus types including COVID 19.
This covalent coating, the research paper about which has been accepted in the journal Applied Material and Interfaces, has been found to completely kill influenza virus as well as resistant pathogenic bacteria and fungi, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and fluconazole-resistant C. albicans spp.
The recent outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 has created an unprecedented stir in the global public health. Corona virus, like influenza, is also an enveloped virus. Therefore it is anticipated that the coating may inactivate SARS-CoV-2 upon contact and can help prevent contamination if coated on various surfaces.
“Till date, to the best of our knowledge, there is no covalent coating strategy which can kill all viruses, bacteria and fungi,” said the researchers. The coating can be fabricated on a variety of surfaces, and its ease and robustness eliminate the necessity of skilled personnel for procurement of the coating.
The molecules developed have an ability to chemically cross-link with different surfaces upon UV irradiation. Upon the formation of the coating, it has been shown to permeabilize the membranes of pathogens  leading to their inactivation.
Microbial attachment and their colony formation on different surfaces play a major role in the transmission of deadly infections in the community as well as healthcare settings. Keeping this in mind, an easy approach was developed to coat a wide range of substrates used in daily life as well as in clinical settings.
Molecules were designed, keeping in mind their optimum solubility in a wide range of solvents  and a cost-effective three to four-step synthetic strategy with easy purification and high yield. The molecules were then immobilized on different substrates such as cotton, polyurethane, polypropylene, polystyrene, etc., which construct majority of the objects we see around us. In brief, for coating on cotton, the sheets were dipped in a water solution of the compounds whereas, for other cases, ethanolic substrates were drop-casted on them followed by UV irradiation. After coating, the surfaces were evaluated for their antibacterial, antifungal, and antiviral activity.
Considering the current corona virus outbreak, if shown to be active, the molecule can be synthesized in large scale through a CRO  and can be coated on various personal protective tools such as masks, gloves, gowns, etc. in collaboration with the private organizations. The molecules can also be coated on other medical devices and tools to avoid hospital-acquired or nosocomial infections.
Ministry of Finance
Exchange Rate of Foreign Currency relating to Imported and Export Goods Notified
In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , and in super-session of the notification of the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  No.09/2019-CUSTOMS , dated 7th February, 2019 except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such super-session, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs  hereby determines that the Rate of Exchange of conversion of each of the Foreign Currencies specified in Column  of each of Schedule I and Schedule II annexed hereto, into Indian currency or vice versa, shall, with effect from 22nd February, 2019 be the rate mentioned against it in the corresponding entry in Column  thereof, for the purpose of the said Section, relating to Imported and Export Goods.
SCHEDULE-I
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Sl.No.
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of one unit of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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1.
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Australian Dollar
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52.20
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49.90
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2.
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Bahraini Dinar
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194.85
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182.80
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3.
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Canadian Dollar
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54.95
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53.05
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4.
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Chinese Yuan
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10.80
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10.45
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5.
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Danish Kroner
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11.00
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10.60
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6.
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EURO
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82.25
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79.25
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7.
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Hong Kong Dollar
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9.25
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8.90
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8.
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Kuwaiti Dinar
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242.20
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226.70
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9.
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New Zealand Dollar
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50.05
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47.80
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10.
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Norwegian Kroner
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8.45
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8.15
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11.
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Pound Sterling
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94.50
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91.20
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12.
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Qatari Riyal
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20.20
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18.90
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13.
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Saudi Arabian Riyal
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19.60
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18.35
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14.
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Singapore Dollar
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53.60
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51.70
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15.
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South African Rand
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5. 25
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4.90
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16.
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Swedish Kroner
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7.75
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7.50
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17.
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Swiss Franc
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72.55
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69.60
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18.
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Turkish Lira
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13.80
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12.95
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19.
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UAE Dirham
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20.00
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18.75
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20.
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US Dollar
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72.00
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70.30
SCHEDULE-II
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Foreign Currency
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Rate of exchange of 100 units of foreign currency equivalent to Indian rupees
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Japanese Yen
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65.40
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63.00
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Korean Won
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6.55
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6.15
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approvesFDI proposal of M/s Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holding Ltd, proposing an investment of Rs.15000 crore in India
The investment will be a major boost to the infrastructure and construction sector and also to the Airport sector
A significant boost to the recently announced National Monetisation Pipeline , as it will help fund leasing out of state-owned infrastructure assets which involves handling assets
The Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the FDI proposal for an investment of upto ₹15,000 crore in M/s Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holding Ltd, an India investment holding incorporated specifically for the purpose of investment in infrastructure and the construction-development sectors which may include transport and logistics etc. along with downstream investment in the airport sector and aviation related businesses and services. The investment also includes transfer of share of Bangalore International airport Limited to Anchorage, and investment of Rs. 950 crorein M/s Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holding Ltd by 2726247 Ontariao Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of OAC which is the administrator of OMERS', one of Canada's largest defined benefit pension plans.
The investment will be a major boost to the infrastructure and construction sector and also to the Airport sector. The investment will considerably substantiate government of India's plan to develop world class Airport and transport related infrastructure though private partnership. The investment will also be a significant boost to the recently announced National Monetisation Pipeline , as it will help fund leasing out of state-owned infrastructure assets which involves handling assets like roads, railways, airports, sports stadiums, power transmission lines and gas pipelines to private operators. M/s Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holding Ltd. is proposing to make downstream investment in some of the sector covered under the NMP.
The investment will also lead to direct employment generation as the sector in which M/s Anchorage Infrastructure Investment Holding Ltd. is proposing to make downstream investments are capital and employment intensive sector. The investment will also generate indirect employment during construction and ancillary activities.
PIB Headquarters
INTERNATIONAL YOUTH CONTEST OF SOCIAL ANTI-CORRUPTION ADVERTISING
During the BRICS Anti-corruption Working Group meeting held in January 2019 at Tokyo, the Russian Federation suggested to organize Anti-corruption poster and video competition with the participation of all BRICS countries.
Accordingly, the event is being organized in India by the Department of Personnel & Training in association with the Central Vigilance Commission and Ministry of External Affairs on the contest theme ``Together Against Corruption’’ through the active involvement of Chief Vigilance Officers as well as the Vigilance Study Circles.
The Competition/Contest rules are available in the link http://anticorruption.life/en.
The contest is open to the nationals of the Interstate Anti-Corruption Council and the BRICS countries aged from 14 to 35 years. The contest will be held in two categories: ``The Best Poster’’ `` The Best Video’’.
The goals of the contest are to encourage the younger generation to participate in corruption prevention, to develop and use social advertising against corruption, to foster interaction between the society and prosecution authorities and other public authorities in anti-corruption education of the population.
To take part in the Contest, an applicant must prepare a poster and/or video on the topic ``Together against Corruption’’ in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Contest and must register a personal account on the official Contest website http://anticorruption.life/en , and complete the registration and other formalities specified.
The International Jury for selecting the 3 Top/Prize winners of Contest would comprise of one representative from each participating country who will vote online. The Top/Prize winners will be felicitated in an award ceremony to be held in Moscow on 09.12.2019. The travel/air expenses of the winners and accompanying persons shall be borne by the sending country. In the event of Indian entry declared winners, the DoPT shall bear the travel expenses of the winning participants and accompanying officials. The expenses for accommodation and meals of winners and accompanying persons during their stay in Moscow will be paid by the Organiser.
Airports Authority of India, Southern Region with its administrative head as the Regional Executive Director is spreading the awareness about the contest by giving wide publicity through displaying banners, distributing pamphlets in the airports, Metro station, in schools, colleges, professional institutions identified in Chennai for the purpose, in all the airports of Southern Region, in schools, colleges, professional institutions identified by Airport Directors of Southern Region airports and through the AAI Integrity Clubs created in Chennai, Trichy, Mangalore, Calicut, Agatti, and Hyderabad.
It Is stated in the Press Release issued by the Airports Authority of India.
Special Service and Features
STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION STENOGRAPHER GRADE ‘C’ & ‘D’ EXAMINATION, 2022
Staff Selection Commission will be conducting “Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination, 2022” in Computer Based Mode. In Southern Region, 35557 candidates have been admitted for the examination. The Examination will be held in 17 Venues at 13 Centres/Cities viz. Guntur, Kurnool, Rajahmundry, Tirupati, Vishakhapatnam, Vijayawada, in Andhra Pradesh; Hyderabad, Warangal, in Telangana and Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirapalli, Tirunelveli in Tamil Nadu.
2. In Southern Region, the examination will be held for 2 days from 17.11.2022 to 18.11.2022. There will be 3 Shifts – 1st Shift from 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 2nd Shift from 01:00 PM to 03:00 PM and 3rd Shift from 05:00 PM to 07:00 PM.
3. Facility to download e-Admission Certificates will be provided in our website in such a way that candidates can download the same ONLY 4 DAYS BEFORE THEIR ACTUAL DATE OF EXAMINATION AND ALL THE SUBSEQUENT DAYS TILL THEIR DATE OF EXAMINATION. These details are also intimated to the candidates through SMS to their mobile numbers and through e-mail to their e-mail IDs as provided by them in their Online Applications.
4. PROHIBITED ITEMS such as watches, books, paper chits, magazines, electronic gadgets  are STRICTLY NOT ALLOWED in the examination hall. If any such item is found to be in possession of a candidate in the examination hall, his/her candidature is liable to be cancelled and legal/criminal proceedings could be initiated against him/her. He/she would also be liable to be debarred from appearing in future examinations of the Commission for a period of 3–7 years. Candidates are, therefore, strictly advised not to bring prohibited items and bags into the Examination Venue.
5. Candidates are further requested to note that they shall not be permitted to attend the examination without e-Admission Certificate and Original Valid Identity Proof as enumerated in the Instructions attached with e-Admission Certificate. All candidates are, therefore, requested to download their e-Admission Certificate without fail. For further queries/clarifications, candidates may contact Southern Regional Office Helpline Numbers .
6. The Commission has taken necessary precautions in view of COVID-19 and the candidates are requested to follow the instructions given in e-Admission Certificate regarding COVID-19 scrupulously for safe and smooth conduct of Examination.
7. The Press Note is issued for information and benefit of the candidates.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
NPPA condemns false statements regarding its connivance in any malpractices adopted by Pharmaceutical Companies
National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority  is a regulatory body under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Government of India and is committed to ensure affordability and accessibility of medicines by fixing the ceiling price for scheduled formulations and monitoring the prices of non-scheduled formulations.
The Daily Excelsior, on 22nd September, 2021, has reported that the Jammu Pharmaceutical Distributors Association  has alleged pharmaceutical companies for resorting corrupt practices by selling most of the medicines at different prices to different sectors despite having same MRP with active connivance of the NPPA.
NPPA strongly condemns such false statements regarding its connivance in any of the malpractices adopted by the pharmaceutical companies. It will be most relevant here to state that NPPA takes action on violation of Ceiling Prices fixed by it for scheduled formulations, Retail Prices fixed by it for New Drugs and increasing MRP of non-scheduled Drugs by more than 10% during the previous 12 months as provided under Para-20 of the Drug Price Control Order , 2013.
Further, charging different prices below the applicable ceiling price/ MRP to different sectors by pharmaceutical companies is not under the purview of NPPA. It is done purely on commercial terms by the companies which are not under the ambit of the regulatory framework of NPPA.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Union Minister for Labour, Employment, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav led the International Day of Yoga  celebrations from Ram ki Paidi, Ayodhya
PM Modi has created a sense of collectiveness and awareness among the people towards Yoga: Shri Bhupender Yadav
Ram-Raj means equality for all and the king should be the servant: Shri Bhupender Yadav
India can become healthy and self-reliant with daily yoga: Shri Bhupender Yadav
Yoga has the potential to remove tension, unrest and turmoil around the world: Shri Bhupender Yadav
Union Minister of Labour, Employment, Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, while addressing a gathering of more than 5000 people on the occasion of the International Day of Yoga  celebrations at Ram ki Paidi, Ayodhya, said that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has created a sense of collectiveness and awareness about Yoga among the people. It is a matter of pride for India that Yoga has been recognized at an international level. The message of holy city of Ayodhya is the vision of Ram Raj in which there should be equal opportunities for all and the king should act as a servant of the public. Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav said that today under the leadership of the Prime Minister, modern India is moving on the same constructive path whose aim is to realize the concept of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas and Sabka Vishwas’ in the entire country and Yoga also shares the same message.
Shri Bhupender Yadav said that the manner in which we are expressing our faith and belief towards Yoga today is commendable. He said that if yoga becomes the basis of our daily routine, then India will not only be healthy but will also move towards the dream of self-reliance. Through yoga, we can eliminate the tension, unrest and chaos prevailing across the world, said Shri Yadav.
Union Minister Shri Bhupender Yadav said that Yoga is not just a physical discipline. The eight paths of Yoga that Patanjali refers to include - Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. Through Yama we develop a sense of morality. We practice pure spiritual conduct through ‘Niyama’; conduct those activities through asanas which keep our body healthy. Pranayam helps us to control not only our breath but also our emotions.
Union Minister for Labour, Employment, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Bhupender Yadav said that Yoga, as a way of life, is applicable to all sections and age groups of the society. He said that the resolve to maintain good health through the practice of Yoga and Surya Namaskar is necessary not only for an individual but also for the society. Yoga is the mantra to stay healthy, added Shri Yadav.
Special Service and Features
Vigilance Awareness Week being observed by the Bank 
Indian Overseas Bank  has observed Vigilance Awareness Week. Shri.Partha Pratim Sengupta, MD and CEO, Indian Overseas Bank , administered Integrity Pledge to staff at Central Office. Executive director Shri.Ajay Kumar Srivastava and CVO Shri.A.B.Vijayakumar are also seen along with other executives.
It is stated in a press release issued by the IOB Central Office, Chennai.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate new Circuit House at Somnath on 21st January
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new Circuit House at Somnath on 21st January, 2022 at 11 AM via video conferencing. The inauguration will be followed by the Prime Minister’s address on the occasion.
Somnath Temple is visited by lakhs of devotees from India and abroad every year. The need for the new Circuit House was felt as the existing government facility was located far off from the temple. The new Circuit House has been built at a cost of over Rs 30 crore and is located near the Somnath Temple. It is equipped with top class facilities including suites, VIP and deluxe rooms, conference room, auditorium hall etc. The landscaping has been done in such a manner that sea view is available from every room.